Hello ladies!
How about that for a title! The Problem With Me... Where do we start with that?
Our society tells us that we are the most important person in our lives. We are to worship our bodies, our intelligence, our talents, our status. We are told that we are deserving of what ever we want. We deserve the accolades for anything we do, even if our performance is sub par.
Today's lesson was tough for me. Our character, Gideon, did not persevere at the end of his story. He fell to his human standards instead of rising up to the Lords standards. What I found so disappointing was that God had been so supportive of him. God chose Gideon to lead Israel out of oppression. With Gods leading he was successful. God coddled him and reassured him. In the end Gideon took the credit for himself. He also garnered the status of a king with out actually becoming a king.
I was angry with him. How could he have been so stupid!?
As I type this I am reflecting on my life. How many times have I fallen to human standards? How often do I take the credit? God has blessed me immensely. God has used me to do positive things for people. While I am quick to give God the credit I quietly pat myself on the back for being a good person and allowing God to use me. What?? I need to always remember that God has his hand on my life. He is in total control of my life and I deserve no credit!!
I say that I love the Lord. I do love the Lord! I need to always reflect that outwardly as well as inwardly.
Lets pray for each other to be humble and always give God the glory he so richly deserves.
Ladies I love you!!
~Randi
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